Volunteers in Disaster

Should disaster strike in Columbia and Boone County, there will be many who wish to volunteer and many opportunities for volunteers to assist in the response.

The best way to prepare to help following a disaster is to be trained and affiliate with a group associated with an agency. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), CERT with the Columbia Fire Department and the Columbia Police Volunteers are all examples of other ways you can volunteer now to help following a future emergency.

To learn more about volunteering in disaster, contact Leigh Britt, Neighborhood Services Manager for the City of Columbia at 874-7504 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

Disaster Volunteer Management Plan for Columbia/Boone County: WordPDF Includes organizational chart and position descriptions for managing volunteers following disaster, including details for the Volunteer Reception Center.